What may be saving you may also kill you in the process. Antibiotics Resistance (AR): this term refers to when microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites) change or evolve in order to survive in an environment where they are constantly exposed to anti... More »
The Talent Show is almost here! Next Friday, on March 3rd, students that have been auditioning and practicing tirelessly will be performing. There will be singing, dancing, and more! This long-awaited occasion is one of the only school events that brings High ... More »
Disclaimer: This article does not reflect the opinions of the beacon. As many have said, “It could be worse—Kayne could be running for present in 2025!” When Trump first ran for president, it was unexpected and , but it has been the reality. Clinton won the p... More »
Never have the U.S. elections been so intense and controversial than during the 2016 election cycle. After the IB Economics elections project at AISG, student and teacher involvement in the elections was especially strong. Many members of the school population... More »
On the evening of December 2nd and 3rd, members of the AISG musical performed The Addams Family at the Xinghai Concert Hall on ErSha Island. For those of you who are not familiar with The Addams Family, they are a fictional eccentric, wealthy, and aristocratic... More »
AISG’s Anime Club meets every Thursday and Friday lunch in Ms. Bauer’s room (room 314) to watch anime, participate in anime quizzes, draw anime characters, and discuss anime related topics. This year marks the fourth year since the inception of AISG’s Anime Cl... More »
Sadly, today was the last day of Spirit Week: Hipster Day. Many students and teachers showed their school spirit by dressing up with their own interpretation of the word “hipster”. Students such as Yiuwai Yuen, Leyla and Nina Sepahi wore a plaid shirt, a beani... More »
*Please note that this is the fifth installment and significant improvements will be made in the future Freshmen Return From Their Journey – Written by Sohum Thadani “S’more” China Trip Adventures: Grade 10 – Written by Hannah Eng Lively in Lijiang: Grade 11... More »
*Minor Spoilers Ahead* Teenagers often struggle with the concept of identity – it is hard to understand ones self, abilities, restraints and worth. Nerve touches upon these subjects of teenage struggles but in a context of the digital era we now live in. The m... More »
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When asked, “Is the EE harder than you thought?” senior Stella Lee replied, “Hell yeah.” Some of you may have heard of the Extended Essay, and many might even know that there is a good deal of mystery, excitement, and especially fear surrounding the issue. For... More »
An exciting new chapter begins in Model UN at AISG as 19 elite students, who were hand picked by officers – Sabrina Chen, Karan Vasdev, Jiwon Lee, Haejin Lee and Kenny Lau – as well as advisors Mr Parker and Mr Duncan, have their first official meeting on the ... More »